Student Support Spotlight: Eric Martinez

I grew up in San Bernardino, went to Parochial school from 1st through 8th grade, graduated from Pacific High School Class of 2001 where I excelled in wrestling and Football. I attended Cal State San Bernardino, (kinesiology major) class of 2006. I started teaching in 2006 and went back to Cal State San Bernardino in 2013 to obtain my Special Authorization in Adapted Physical Education. I earned “Junior High Teacher of the Year” at Casa Ramona Academy in 2009. I have taught in San Bernardino, Twenty Nine Palms, Santa Maria, and Anaheim. I have been teaching special education for 5 years. I have also served as a C.I.F official (referee) for 20 years and have coached wrestling for 5 years. I am currently engaged to Yoceline Lucero and have a 5-year-old daughter named Romina. I am so grateful to be working for iLEAD and feel it’s very important to stay in a constant state of gratitude!!! Thank you so much!!!

Fun Facts: My nickname in high school and college was Mighty Mouse
I love the central coast (Pismo, Monterey, Santa Barbara)
I was president of my college Fraternity for a year.